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	    <td colspan="2"><p><strong>Learn to fly!<br>
      		</strong>SVS 
      has several <b>FAA</b>-certified flight instructors to teach you how to 
      fly sailplanes. You don't need previous experience in flying gliders or 
      power planes to become a sailplane pilot, though you must be an active member of our club to take lessons. In addition to flight training, 
      you must pass an <b>FAA</b> written examination, and in order to receive 
      your private pilot's certificate, you must pass an oral and flight test 
      administered by an <b>FAA</b> examiner. The <b><a href="http://www.ssa.clientreadyweb.com/index.asp?cat=94931http://www.ssa.clientreadyweb.com/index.asp?cat=94931" target="_blank">Soaring 
      Flight Manual</a></b> forms the core of a student pilot's study. There is 
      no minimum age for taking glider instruction. Youngsters can solo in gliders 
      at age 14, and they can receive their private pilot's license at 16. Power 
      pilots can obtain a glider pilot rating following a specified course of 
      training. They don't have to take the <b>FAA</b> written exam and they don't 
      have to have a current medical certificate. They do, however, have to pass 
      the practical oral and flight tests.</p>

	<p>If you want to get a taste of soaring, <a href="find_us.htm">contact us</a> 
	to schedule a sightseeing flight, or just come out to the field (<a href="find_us.htm">directions</a>) on any weekend when
	the weather is good and meet some of the club members.  If you think you are ready
	to join, take a look at our <a href="membership.htm">membership information</a>.

<p><strong>For pilots new and old, some <a href="reading.htm">recommended reading</a>.<br></strong>


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